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Noun
1

A website in the form of an ongoing journal.

"In my notes, I wrote that a blog is also called a Weblog to match the official style guide."

2

Alternative letter-case form of weblog

In plain English: A weblog is a website where someone regularly posts updates about their life, thoughts, or interests for others to read and comment on.

"She checks her favorite weblog every morning to see what is happening in the news."

Usage: Use "weblog" to describe any personal or professional site featuring chronological entries, though it is often shortened to "blog." This term specifically refers to the format rather than just a general collection of articles on a single topic.

Example Sentences
"She checks her favorite weblog every morning to see what is happening in the news." noun
"He updated his weblog every morning to share news about local events." noun
"Many people prefer reading a personal weblog instead of browsing large social media sites." noun
"The teacher asked the students to maintain a simple weblog as part of their writing assignment." noun
Related Terms

Origin

The word weblog is a compound formed from the words web and log. It was first coined in 1997 by American blogger Jorn Barger to describe his online journal.

Rhyming Words
log wlog vlog blog clog slog flog splog pelog relog phlog reblog moblog beclog declog reclog unclog loglog epilog analog
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